
Medieval Beauty Standards with Kate Lister
Gone Medieval
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The Pursuit of Pale Skin: Medieval Beauty Standards and Skincare
This chapter explores the medieval obsession with pale skin as a status symbol among women, highlighting the extreme lengths they went to, including dangerous skincare practices. It also contrasts the beauty rituals of wealthy women with those of lower-class women, who, due to their outdoor lifestyles, often displayed tanned skin.
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